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• Letters to the Editor: January 2020

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:10

  Our â€˜able’ president ... disables Through all the scandals, lies, and assorted embarrassing scenarios especially his impeachment by the House of Representatives, President (Donald) Trump has proved he’s quite able ...

• The Daily Planet's Opinion: January 2020

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:08

  VeHaun merits recognition for his service in Buncombe We heartily salute Jerry VeHaun on his retirement after 48 years of top-notch service to Buncombe County. VeHaun started work with Buncombe on Dec. 1, 1972, as am...

• In the wrong hands, words can become weapons

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:06

  By LEE BALLARD Special to the Daily Planet   A letter to the editor of a competing newspaper made me pause and ponder: “The decline of a nation starts within like a disease and spreads slowly. Many have infiltrated our country bringing al...

• President Trump is right about today’s fake news climate

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:04

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This opinion piece was originally submitted to the Asheville Citizen Times, our local daily newspaper. In that it apparently exceeded the ACT’s word count, the offering was declined. We thought it covered an important topic of intere...

• VeHaun gives his last EMS update report; given an award

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:03

  From Staff Reports A report on and transition plan for the offices of Buncombe County Emergency Management/Fire Marshall was presented to the Council of Independent Business Owners during its Dec. 6 breakfast meeting at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Ce...

• Turner gives update on N.C. budget standoff

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 14:02

  By JOHN NORTH john@AshevilleDailyPlanet.com An update on the North Carolina budget standoff was presented by N.C. Rep. Brian Turner, D- Asheville, to the Council of Independent Business Owners during its Dec. 6 breakfast meeting at UNC Asheville’...

• The Advice Goddess: January 2020

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 13:53

  Ghoul, interrupted By AMY ALKON Syndicated Columnist A good friend’s mom just died. Out of nowhere, he told me that his mom never liked me very much. Frankly, the feeling was mutual, but I of course never said anything. While I donâ€...

• FRP promises 2020 season will ‘rock you’

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 13:51

  From Staff Reports FLAT ROCK –  Flat Rock Playhouse recently unveiled its 2020 season with the theme “Puttin’ on the Hits.” This year will feature a collection of beloved productions that are tried-and-true succ...

• Veteran journalist to give keynote talk at UNCA’s MLK Jr. tribute

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 13:49

  From Staff Reports UNC Asheville’s annual commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. will feature a keynote address by the award-winning journalist, author and civil rights pioneer Charlayne Hunter-Gault — free and open to everyone — at...

• SMCPA aims to make sparks fly with 4 sizzling Jan.-Feb. shows

  Created: Wednesday, 01 January 2020 13:47

  From Staff Reports  FRANKLIN — The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is launching its 2020 season with four red-hot shows to heat up the frigid January and February mountain nights. The SMCPA, which features a dazzling ...

• UNCA, BMC Museum to convene inaugural Faith in Arts Institute in May

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:41

  From Staff Reports UNC Asheville and Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will convene Inaugural Faith in Arts Institute, May 13-17, 2020. This four-day event will bring together acclaimed artists and scholars to explore the intersections of fa...

• W. Asheville crime wave alleged

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:33

  By JOHN NORTH john@AshevilleDailyPlanet.com    A presentation on an alleged major crime wave besieging West Asheville was made to the Council of Independent Business Owners on Nov. 15 during its breakfast meeting at UNC Asheville’s She...

• ‘Downton Abbey’ exhibit opens just in time for the holidays at Biltmore

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:31

  By MALLORY FLYNN Biltmore Estate    Just in time for the holiday season, “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition” opened Nov. 8 at Biltmore and will remain on view through April 7, 2020.  The immersive exhibition offers a c...

• Huge Christmas tree arrives at Biltmore

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:27

  Marching band processional (with horses and Santa) signals the start of annual Christmas celebration By MALLORY FLYNN Biltmore Estate Christmas at Biltmore began with a celebratory start ...

• Voters opt for new leadership in Henderson elections

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:24

  From Staff Reports  Henderson County voters — almost across-the-board — chose newcomers in the Nov. 5 municipal elections in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Fletcher and Mills River. In Hendersonville, two young moms and business-owners â...

• Incumbents sweep Buncombe town races in low turnout

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:21

  From Staff Reports  Incumbents for governing bodies in Buncombe County’s towns of Woodfin and Weaverville swept the Nov. 5 elections, which had low turnouts and a scarcity of challengers. About 5.1 percent of the registered voters for the ra...

• Asheville’s U.S. attorney rips sheriff for release of detainee

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:19

  From Staff Reports Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller’s decision to release from jail 26-year-old Marvin Orlando Ramirez Torres — without notifying federal immigration officials — endangered the community and Torres’ child...

• Letters to the Editor: December 2019

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:13

  Happy birthday, Ol’ Blue Eyes! December 12th is a day to celebrate the 104th birthday of singer/actor/entertainer Frank Sinatra. His music and acting are still with us and, as far as I am concerned, they’ll be here fore...

• The Daily Planet's Opinion: December 2019

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:08

  Thanks to the last shelter for homeless men on cold nights We heartily salute the ABBCM and its military veteran residents as the only place in all of Buncombe County that has been willing to continue to ...

• Can love of country coexist with dishonor?

  Created: Monday, 02 December 2019 22:06

  By LEE BALLARD Special to the Daily Planet   Patriotism” has more than one definition in various dictionaries. And so it is in America today. When I think about my personal patriotism, I remember a powerful experience I had 50 years ago in ...